Jason Lambert

Jason L. Lambert (born September 23, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2013, he competed for the UFC, WEC, Bellator, King of the Cage, and AFC. He is the former WEC light heavyweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career World Extreme Cagefighting Lambert made his WEC debut facing Matt Horwich at WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3 on October 21, 2004. He won his debut via submission (punches) in the second round. He then faced Richard Montoya at WEC 13 on January 22, 2005, for the vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. He won the fight via submission (punches).

Ultimate Fighting Championship Lambert made his debut in the UFC at UFC 58: USA vs. Canada as a late replacement for The Ultimate Fighter 2 cast member Seth Petruzelli, who suffered a concussion while training and had to withdraw from the bout. Lambert's debut was successful, submitting his opponent, Rob MacDonald, early in the first round.

Lambert fought again at UFC 59, defeating Terry Martin by technical knockout at 2:37 of round two. This was a preliminary fight that did not air on the pay-per-view broadcast. His next fight, against Branden Lee Hinkle at Ultimate Fight Night 5, marked Lambert's third consecutive UFC victory. Despite this initial win streak, he was not seen on a live UFC pay-per-view broadcast until UFC 63, where he lost to Rashad Evans by knockout in the second round. At UFC 68, Lambert defeated veteran and former title challenger Renato "Babalu" Sobral in a stunning upset by second-round knockout.

Lambert was scheduled to fight Wilson Gouveia at UFC 76: Knockout, but the bout was rescheduled to UFC 80: Rapid Fire after Gouveia suffered an injury in training. Lambert was knocked out by Gouveia by a left hook which, ironically, was identitical to the hook used by Lambert in his last fight to finish Renato Sobral.

Lambert then lost at UFC 85: Bedlam via TKO at the hands of Luiz Cané at 2:07 of the first round. Lambert moved down to the Middleweight division, and fought Canadian Jason MacDonald at UFC 88: Breakthrough in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 6, 2008. He lost by rear-naked choke in the second round.

After the loss to MacDonald that marked his third straight defeat, the UFC has released Lambert from his contract, saying that he "needed to get more wins".

Post-UFC In his first bout after his release from the UFC, Lambert lost a unanimous decision to Vladimir Matyushenko at Call to Arms I on May 16, 2009.

Lambert then faced Matt Horwich, at AMMA 1 - First Blood, on October 24, 2009. He lost the fight via split decision, posting a record of 0-2 since leaving the UFC.

He then fought twice in the C3 Fights promotion, defeating Dominic Brown and Wayne Cole by TKO and rear-naked choke submission respectively. The two wins in the promotion marked his first win streak since 2006.

Bellator MMA Lambert signed with Bellator MMA and made his debut against former UFC veteran Hector Ramirez at Bellator 85. Lambert won the bout via armbar submission. He then faced Tom DeBlass at Bellator 108 on November 15, 2013. Lambert lost the fight via first-round KO.

Championships and accomplishments Icon Sport SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Semifinals Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Renato Sobral Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Renato Sobral World Extreme Cagefighting WEC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Tom DeBlass KO (punch) Bellator 108

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Hector Ramirez Submission (straight armbar) Bellator 85

Irvine, California, United States Loss

Tony Lopez KO (knee) Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the Mainland

Irvine, California, United States Win

Wayne Cole Submission (rear-naked choke) C3 Knockout: Rockout Weekend 3

Concho, Oklahoma, United States Win

Dominic Brown TKO (punches) C3 Knockout: Rockout Weekend 2

Clinton, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Matt Horwich Decision (split) AMMA 1: First Blood

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Middleweight bout. Loss

Vladimir Matyushenko Decision (unanimous) Call to Arms I

Ontario, California, United States Loss

Jason MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 88

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Middleweight bout. Loss

Luiz Cané TKO (punches) UFC 85

London, England Loss

Wilson Gouveia KO (punch) UFC 80

Newcastle, England Win

Renato Sobral KO (punch) UFC 68

Columbus, Ohio, United States Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Night. Loss

Rashad Evans KO (punches) UFC 63

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Branden Lee Hinkle TKO (referee stoppage) UFC Fight Night 5

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Terry Martin TKO (punches) UFC 59

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Rob MacDonald Submission (kimura) UFC 58

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Travis Wiuff KO (punches) FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Marvin Eastman Decision (split) KOTC: Mortal Sins

Primm, Nevada, United States Win

Richard Montoya TKO (submission to punches) WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion

Lemoore, California, United States Won the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Matt Horwich TKO (submission to punches) WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Mike Rogers TKO (punches) ROTR 5: Rumble on the Rock 5

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous) GC 20: Gladiator Challenge 20

Colusa, California, United States Win

Brian Foster Decision (unanimous) KOTC 25: Flaming Fury

San Jacinto, California. United States Win

Allan Sullivan TKO (punches) GC 16: Gladiator Challenge 16

Colusa, California, United States Return to Light Heavyweight. Win

Jim Breech TKO (punches) KOTC 22: Steel Warrior

San Jacinto, California, United States Middleweight debut. Win

Rick Collup TKO (submission to punches) GC 14: Gladiator Challenge 14

Porterville, California, United States Heavyweight bout. Loss

Wesley Correira KO SB 27: SuperBrawl 27

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Heavyweight bout. For the ICON Sport Heavyweight Championship. Win

Joshua Hoag TKO (punches) KOTC 17: Nuclear Explosion

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Dan Quinn Decision GC 12: Gladiator Challenge 12

Colusa, California, United States Win

Lobo Lobo TKO (punches) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions

San Jacinto, California, United States Return to Light Heavyweight. Loss

Tim Sylvia TKO (doctor stoppage) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Semifinals. Win

Brian Stromberg Submission (forearm choke) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Quarterfinals. Win

Ron Faircloth Decision (unanimous) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights First Round. Win

Jason Jones TKO (punches) KOTC 12: Cold Blood

San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout. Win

Kauai Kupihea Submission (choke) GC 8: School Yard Brawls

California, United States Loss

Marco Ruas Submission (heel hook) UP 1: Ultimate Pankration 1

Cabazon, California, United States Loss

Kim Jong Wang Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC 11: Domination

San Jacinto, California, United States Return to Heavyweight. Win

Rick Mathis TKO (punches) KOTC 9: Showtime

San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut. Win

Adrian Perez TKO (punches) GC 3: Showdown at Soboba

Friant, California, United States Win

Jorge Lavama Submission (keylock) GC 2: Collision at Colusa

Colusa, California, United States